Pano sunroof won't close!

duckseatfree · #1 08-01-2013, 02:04 PM

Ok, I've done a good bit of reading on this and I can't seem to find anyone that has the same problem as I do. 2005 x5 4.4i.

It started yesterday. I had the sunroof on the vent position for about 40 mins. When I tried closing it, it would start to close - only move about 1/4 inch downwards and then open back up. I tried to close a a few times and nothing.

I decided to remove the glass panels (both front and rear) just in-case - I didn't want to accidentally shatter them. It turned out that they were off track so I put them back on and cliked the button back to make sure everything was alright.

Now the sunroof is in the fully open position and I can't get it to close. I can get it to close about 1/5 of the way but then it just retracts all the way back. Anyone know what could be keeping it from closing all the way? The track seem clear of any debris.

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tmv · #2 08-01-2013, 02:41 PM

You might have to re-calibrate the closing position of the roof. IIRC, you have to hold the button down for a few seconds or so. Search for procedure.

duckseatfree · #3 08-01-2013, 03:08 PM

I tried to do the recalibration. It only moves forward a bit then retracts. It seems likes its jammed or something

TerminatorX5 · #4 08-01-2013, 03:18 PM

gotta be jammed - pinch protection is activating... so, the reset procedure, when you hold the roof button in for 75 seconds does nothing?

duckseatfree · #5 08-01-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TerminatorX5

gotta be jammed - pinch protection is activating... so, the reset procedure, when you hold the roof button in for 75 seconds does nothing?

The longest I held it down was about 40 seconds. (I'll try holding it for 75 seconds when I get a chance).

It would move forward about 1/5 of the way then it would stop and move all the way back.

Update: I held it down several times money than 75 seconds. After the initial movement, it doesn't seem to go through the reset procedure

Clockwork · #6 08-01-2013, 05:27 PM

duckseatfree, was it easy to remove the two glass sheets?
I'm having a SIMILAR issue. when I'm in the vented position and I press the switch to auto close, it will not, and nor will it close when I press the button to first position, BUT IF I press adn HOLD the button in the close position it will close. I can not find anything to show why its acting up, so I'm tihnking I have to remove my glass sheets.

duckseatfree · #7 08-01-2013, 06:00 PM

Yea...its fairly simple to remove the glass panels. Front has 6 screws. Back has 4 screws

duckseatfree · #8 08-02-2013, 08:35 AM

I've tried just about everything I can think of and I'm still having issues with it getting to the closed position. Would this require me to remove the whole piece?

TerminatorX5 · #9 08-02-2013, 09:02 AM

as the roof is closing, before it retracts back, can you hear anything in the roof - noise indicating that the moving track ran into an obstacle, or, maybe the motor got strained for a moment before retracting? if the issue is not in the software/firmware, it could be a mechanical obstacle on the tracks...

duckseatfree · #10 08-02-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TerminatorX5

as the roof is closing, before it retracts back, can you hear anything in the roof - noise indicating that the moving track ran into an obstacle, or, maybe the motor got strained for a moment before retracting? if the issue is not in the software/firmware, it could be a mechanical obstacle on the tracks...

No sound when it is trying to close (move forward) but there is a click when it is going back to the open position (moves backwards). I've tried looking and I can't see anything that's keeping it from moving forward. Is there a way to get a clearer view (since it is retracted into the car now)?

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